Is Bleaching Wrong? The Case Of Vera Sidika’s Bleaching (PHOTOS)

When some random Cameroonian star attacked Lupita Nyong’o for being darkskinned and comfortable in her complexion, I was angry. To be honest, I was angered because I personally like darkskinned girls. I however do not begrudge the next man a taste of what he like be it lightskin, Indian or same-sex. It’s none of my business.

But I seem to be alone in my views judging from the comment section of the article. When Vera came out on instagram admitting to bleaching, I was happy she owns what makes her happy. She then took down the post but I still have it and you can check out the post below:

vee_beibyThanks to my bleaching cream. No more traces of mosquito bites.

The way i view everything is pretty simple: “Live and let live”. You do you and leave me to be me. If Vera wants to bleach, that is on hber. Whether or not that is irresponsible, she is an adult who is fully aware of the risks and she has decided. Why would anyone tear at her for doing what makes her happy? Afterall, only she will face the repercussion if any.

I like darkskinned girls so I go for darkskinned girls. I do not attack my brother for liking lightskinned girls. I also do not care whether she has bleached or not. That is for her. We need to accept that people see beauty through different lenses.

I have a problem with someone putting down darkskinned girls though. I find it stupid. Most Africans in their natural complexion are dark. To then begin to humiliate a girl because she is natural is not just stupid, it’s cruel. To try to pressure a lass whether subtly or overtly is wrong. That is where I have a problem with this Cameroonian girl.

Let Vera be. She is free to bleach until she is translucent. Aslong as she isn’t breaking any law, let her be.